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IND 209: Environmental Service Learning

This project involved clearing knotweed from a local stream area to enhance its aesthetic appeal. We constructed movable benches and stools, including a unique tree stump chess board, to encourage community engagement. Challenges included logistical planning and neighborhood scrutiny, but the project nurtured collaboration with City Honors students and aimed to beautify the area. Future plans include expanding the eco-trail, adding art installations, and establishing a theater space to further enrich the community environment.

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IND 209: Environmental Service Learning

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  1. IND 209: Environmental Service Learning

  2. Clearing the Knotweed • Pulled out the knotweed by the stream • Wanted to make the area by the stream more aesthetically pleasing

  3. After the Knotweed was Cleared • Much more aesthetically pleasing

  4. Building the Benches

  5. Putting the Benches on the Trail • Benches without stakes so people can move them around if they want

  6. Building the Stools and the Tree Stump Chess Board

  7. Putting the Chess Board and Stools by the Stream

  8. Problems that were Overcome • Figuring out how much wood we needed • The design and measurements of the benches and stools • Determining the best way to make the chess board on the tree stump

  9. Empty lots

  10. Splitting up to start our first tasks of the project

  11. Planted strawberries on the ridge surrounding the back of the lot where not much else could grow

  12. Strawberry Plants • To stabilize the soil • Can survive the winter

  13. Killing the grass • Less grass means more manageable for the neighborhood

  14. Working with students from City Honors to get the neighborhood involved

  15. Created an aesthetically pleasing area from four empty lots. • Space for the community to use and get involved with.

  16. Some Difficulties of Working in the City • People can always be a problem and a few neighbors gave some dirty looks when we were working. • The woman at Sheehan who got mad for us using the dumpster • Trying to get donated materials.

  17. What did it teach us? • We learned that when doing something good for the community not everyone will be thrilled that you are there. • Also learned that communities we thought were unsafe or scary are really not so bad. • Have faith in humans.

  18. The Future Eco Trail • Expand the trail to connect back to business • Add a theater area • Archways at the entrances to the trail to make them more prominent • Add more colorful artwork or sculpture

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